Today's News - April 9, 2013

**KBB in the News**
 

Smaller SUVs driving auto sales

The Detroit News

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130409/AUTO01/304090348/1121/auto06/Smaller-SUVs-driving-auto-sales

 

GM hopes to woo new customers with Impala, sets 70% retail sales goal

The Detroit News

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130409/AUTO0103/304090333/1148/auto01/GM-hopes-woo-new-customers-Impala-sets-70-retail-sales-goal

 

Toyota goes tablet-first for new Toyota.com

Media Post

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/197545/toyota-launches-screen-agnostic-home-page.html#axzz2PysqNtGL

 

Leaner, fitter GM emerges in fighting form after bailout

Toledo Blade

http://www.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2013/04/07/Leaner-fitter-GM-emerges-in-fighting-form-after-bailout.html

 

The electric car is dead all over again

Business Insider

http://www.businessinsider.com/whats-holding-affordable-electric-cars-back-2013-4

 

 

**KBB Editorial**

 

Honda MPV Concept teased for Shanghai

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/honda-mpv-concept-teased-for-shanghai/2000009250/

 

Acura Crossover Concept gets Shanghai preview

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/acura-crossover-concept-gets-shanghai-preview/2000009249/

 

First 2014 Corvette drop-top brings $1 million at charity auction

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/first-2014-corvette-drop_top-brings-1-million-at-charity-auction/2000009248/

 

Volvo unveils revolutionary new diesel fuel-injection technology

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/volvo-unveils-revolutionary-new-diesel-fuel_injection-technology/2000009247/

 

 

**Top News**

 

Ford Focus grabs global sales crown as world buys small

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-09/ford-focus-grabs-global-sales-crown-as-world-buys-small.html

 

Ford says Focus was world’s best-selling auto nameplate in 2012

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/04/09/ford-says-focus-was-worlds-best-selling-auto-nameplate-in-2012/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_Autos_Driversseat

 

Ford Focus ranked as world's top-selling car; Toyota Corolla second

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-ford-focus-top-seller-20130409,0,1720128.story

 

GM predicts sales growth for Impala, large-sedan segment

http://www.autonews.com/article/20130408/OEM01/130409903/gm-predicts-sales-growth-for-impala-large-sedan-segment#axzz2PzIiII2H

 

Chevrolet Impala seeks fresh glory

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/08/chevrolet-impala-gm-general-motors/2055269/

 

 

**OEM/Vehicle News**

 

BMW widens sales lead over Audi as Mercedes gains expand

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-09/bmw-widens-sales-lead-over-audi-as-mercedes-gains-expand.html

 

Fiat says it has enough cash to buy remainder of Chrysler

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-09/fiat-says-it-has-enough-cash-to-buy-remainder-of-chrysler.html

 

Fisker preparing to file Chapter 11 as soon as this week, report says

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130409/OEM/130409894/fisker-preparing-to-file-chapter-11-as-soon-as-this-week-report-says#axzz2PzHbnuRk

 

Wheelchair van makers see growth

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130408/RETAIL03/304089975/wheelchair-van-makers-see-growth#

 

Chrysler recalling 9,000 '13 Ram trucks

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130409/AUTO0101/304090393/1148/auto01/Chrysler-recalling-9-000-13-Ram-trucks

 

 

**Dealer/Industry News**

 

DealerRater, vAuto partner to integrate more than 1 million dealer reviews

http://www.autoremarketing.com/technology/dealerrater-vauto-partner-integrate-more-1-million-dealer-reviews

 

Webb:  Used retail sales to establish all-time high by 2015

http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/webb-used-retail-sales-establish-all-time-high-2015

 

Introducing the 97-month car loan

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323646604578403191117526644.html

 

Startup company envisions auctions for CAFE credits

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130409/OEM05/130409887/startup-company-envisions-auctions-for-cafe-credits#axzz2PzHo4UaQ

 

 

**Ad/Media/Marketing News**

 

Manning back for Buick Verano

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/197544/manning-back-for-buick-verano.html?edition=58601#axzz2PysqNtGL

 

Mark LaNeve called upon to help stem Lincoln sales slide

http://adage.com/article/news/mark-laneve-called-stem-lincoln-sales-slide/240774/

 

How Subaru fell in love and never looked back

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/how-subaru-fell-love-and-never-looked-back-148475

 

 

 

 

 

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